Yes, INFPs possess significant mental strength, but it's often a deep, quiet resilience rooted in their values, empathy, and inner world rather than outward bravado, allowing them to navigate hardship, stay true to themselves, and find meaning even in suffering. Their strength lies in emotional depth, adaptability, creative problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to their ideals, helping them endure difficult situations and trauma.
INFP Strengths
INFP temperament is associated with higher risk for depressive and anxiety presentations, sensitivity-driven interpersonal difficulties, and co-occurrence with attentional or neurodivergent traits.
INFPs possess many natural strengths for psychology--empathy, introspection, creativity, and ethical commitment--that can make them exceptional clinicians, researchers, or therapists.
While INFPs are not inherently autistic, some of their traits might appear similar to those observed in individuals on the autism spectrum. For example, both INFPs and individuals with autism might exhibit a preference for solitary activities and deep focus on specific interests.
Around 90% of autism cases are attributed to genetic factors, meaning autism is highly heritable, with many different genes contributing, rather than a single cause, often interacting with environmental influences during early brain development, though specific environmental factors don't cause it but can increase risk. Twin studies show strong genetic links, with concordance rates between 60-90% in identical twins, and research points to complex interactions of many genes and prenatal/perinatal factors.
People who constantly lie, who consciously manipulate others out of fun of to get what they want or people who generally have no morals. People who talk about others behind their backs. People who let someone close to them fall at the moment life gets a bit harder or when a challenge in life is coming.
Introduction. Who is the Mediator personality type? INFP (Mediator) is a personality type with the Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Prospecting traits. These rare personality types tend to be quiet, open-minded, and imaginative, and they apply a caring and creative approach to everything they do.
Psychopathy is a disorder characterized in part by shallow emotional responses, lack of empathy, impulsivity, and an increased likelihood for antisocial behavior (Cleckley, 1941; Hare, 1996).
About INFP – 'The Healer'
Driven to meet the needs of others, INFPs tend to choose creative or human service-oriented careers that allow them to use their instinctive sense of empathy and remarkable communication skills. INFPs represent 4.4 percent of the U.S. population.
If an INFP was traumatized in childhood, they may develop a strong dependence on their therapist. This is because, deep down they long for a mentor who respects them for who they are and gives them the guidance they need. At the same time, INFPs tend to be sensitive to interference.
While INFPs are not inherently on the autism spectrum, some may identify with aspects of neurodiversity or find that they share certain autistic traits. Recognizing neurodiversity in INFPs involves acknowledging their unique sensitivities, communication styles, and ways of processing information.
Here are some careers that INFPs might want to avoid:
Some argue Jesus might be better described as an ENFJ, the charismatic teacher and motivator. His ability to inspire crowds, lead disciples, and spark movements certainly fits. Others might suggest INFP, given his introspection, values-driven teaching, and focus on inner transformation.
4. Deep thinkers: INFPs spend a lot of time inside their own minds (and are sometimes overthinkers). They ask big questions like, “What's my purpose?” and “How can I make a difference?” They love exploring philosophy, psychology, and personal growth to better understand themselves and the world.
It depends on what kind of leader. I would generally say no but a sympathetic supervisor does sound very nice. I could see an INFP being second in command if you will in a professional setting. That being said, INFPs as dreamers, I could also see them being entrepreneurs, but kind of on accident.
Psychopathy. Psychopathy is considered the most malevolent of the dark triad. Individuals who score high on psychopathy show low levels of empathy and high levels of impulsivity and thrill-seeking.
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), also known as sociopathy, involves a persistent pattern of callousness toward others and a disregard for social norms and laws. People with this disorder are sometimes called sociopaths.
Some personality types that are prone to mental health conditions include isolated introverts, overachievers, dramatists, day dreamers, worry warts, and perfectionists. People with these personalities are at risk of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and other mental disorders.
No, INFPs are not inherently autistic; INFP is a personality type (Myers-Briggs), while Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition, but they share overlapping traits like deep focus, sensory sensitivity, and authenticity, leading many autistic people to identify as INFPs or INFx types, creating a common ground for understanding neurodiversity.
The Joker has long been recognized as an ENTP.
Careers in the creative arts can be a good fit for INFPs. Having a sense of purpose in their work is also extremely important to INFPs. This, combined with their sensitive, caring, and non-judgmental nature, means INFPs also do well in social work and healthcare roles.
Consider the seven signs we've discussed – manipulation, a lack of empathy, an inability to admit wrongs, habitual lying, disrespecting boundaries, constant negativity, and a lack of remorse. Each one of these actions represents a disregard for the respect that each individual deserves.
INFPs tend to be introverted, idealistic, creative, and driven by high values. If you have this personality type, you are someone who cares a lot about making the world a better place. While you often come across as reserved, you're driven by your empathy, values, and concern for others.
The Demon: Introverted Thinking
This is the shadow function that feels the most foreign to the INFP. As Mark Hunziker says, “Essentially, it's our inferior inferior.” When we see other people using this function (even in a positive way) we tend to see it as negative.